Just like last year, we’ve put together an end-of-year recap of all the major features that Google Assistant and Google Home launched in 2021.
Google Assistant on mobile
Visually, the new Google Assistant (NGA), which remains limited to the Pixel 4 and newer devices, lost its original translucent design for a short panel that just reads “Hi, how can I help?” with a button to switch to…
iPhone 13 users still waiting for Apple to address lack of noise cancellation for phone calls
December 27, 2021
Up through the iPhone 12, Apple users could turn on or off a noise-canceling feature for phone calls through the Accessibility settings. For an unknown reason, this feature was never available for iPhone 13 users, and they have been waiting for months for Apple to address…
The best Bitcoin and cryptocurrency apps for iPhone
December 27, 2021
Bitcoin isn’t a new phenomenon (it was actually released in its most primitive form way back in 2009), but it might be new to you! Thankfully, while the Bitcoin waters may be confusing and difficult to wade through, there are lots of great Bitcoin apps for your iPhone to…
WhatsApp for iOS just released a new update for public beta testers. With that, WABetaInfo has been able to discover more about the upcoming Community feature. The publication also shared more functions coming to the app.
The Community feature was first previewed by WABetainfo at the beginning of November. The publication said this function is “a new place where group admins have more control…
OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 rolls out for OnePlus 8/8 Pro w/ December patch, Google Assistant issues, more
December 27, 2021
OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro without Android 12 but with a host of fixes for the former flagship duo alongside the December 2021 security patch.
While owners await the full, stable release of Android 12 with OxygenOS 12 on their…
OnePlus has rolled out the December security patch to these phones
December 27, 2021
OnePlus promises to deliver regular system updates for its wide array of smartphones for at least two years and in some cases longer for flagships, so let’s see how they’re handling the December 2021 security update.
OnePlus December 2021 security update — What’s…
Google TV gets another streaming stick, the Mecool KD3 w/ the same 8GB storage limit
December 27, 2021
Google TV has shown up on a lot of full-size TVs, but very few streaming sticks and boxes. This week, little-known Android TV partner Mecool has announced its first Google TV streaming stick in the KD3, but it has the same unfortunate Achilles’ heel as Google’s device.
The Mecool KD3 is a device that adopts the true streaming stick form factor, with built-in HDMI output off of the hardware.
Hulu seemingly removes support for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
December 27, 2021
Samsung’s flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 3, is great for content consumption thanks to its larger display, but the phone seemingly just lost a big service. Some Galaxy Z Fold 3 owners are seeing that Hulu has apparently pulled support for the device.
Hulu for Android…
How to sync notifications to Oculus Quest 2 from your Android phone
December 27, 2021
The Oculus Quest 2 brings immersive VR to the masses with ease of use and the best apps, but there’s more you can do than just playing games and watching videos. Android users can sync their notifications from their phone over to the Oculus Quest 2; here’s how it…
Apple shares short clips to promote iPhone 13 Pro video capabilities
December 27, 2021
Apple this year is really endorsing the idea that having an iPhone 13 Pro is having “Hollywood in your pocket.” Now the company is promoting the video capabilities of its flagship smartphone with three new short clips shared on YouTube and other media.
The new clips highlight some of the iPhone 13 Pro’s key camera features for shooting video. The first one, called “Detectives,” shows…
